Opinion

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: The 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), held in Islamabad from October 15-16, 2024, brought together a diverse group of regional powers, including China, India, Iran, Pakistan, and Russia,…

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: As Pakistan prepares to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2024, the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government offers an opportunity to assess what this gathering could mean for the…

Shazia Mehboob  Islamabad: As Islamabad prepares to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit on October 15-16, Pakistan finds itself at a critical juncture both regionally and globally. This high-level gathering, set…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: The Conservative Party is at a pivotal crossroads as it searches for a new leader following Rishi Sunak’s resignation, which left his position as party head untenable after his government’s collapse.  In a…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The 19th anniversary of the catastrophic earthquake that struck on October 8, 2005, was solemnly observed across Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) today, commemorated as 'Youm e Istiqaamat'—a day of patience and…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Islamabad: It was exactly one year ago that the current Israeli-Gaza war erupted following a surprise attack by Hamas inside Israel, resulting in 1,200 Israeli casualties and the capture of 250 hostages. Since then,…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The United Nations (UN) has faced increasing criticism for its inability to effectively address the long-standing conflicts in Palestine and Kashmir, which have led to the deaths of thousands of civilians,…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Iran's recent missile strike on Israel marks a critical escalation in the volatile Middle East, intensifying fears of a broader regional conflict. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched…

Habibul Hassan Yad  Bajaur: The Honorable Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faiz Esa, is widely regarded as one of the most respectable and honest figures in the judiciary. His dedication to upholding justice and maintaining the…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Islamabad: The “Paradox of Global Power Trading” is starkly on display as world leaders gather in New York for the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. This meeting unfolds against the backdrop of several…